Joan Sutherland

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to Sydney Opera House in January

Elijah Moshinsky’s production of The Barber of Seville will return to the Sydney Opera House for its 30th anniversary season this January. Learn more about the show here!

Yaron Lifschitz Receives International Society for the Performing Arts 2025 Distinguished Artist Award

Circa’s Artistic Director and CEO Yaron Lifschitz has been announced as the recipient of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) 2025 Distinguished Artist Award.

Cast Set For Opera Australia's CINDERELLA at Sydney Opera House

Opera Australia has announced a world-class cast of local talent will perform the Australian premiere season of French director Laurent Pelly’s magical production of Massenet’s Cinderella (Cendrillon) in the Joan Sutherland Theatre this summer.

Cast Set For NYE Opera Gala at the Sydney Opera House

Opera Australia has announced multi-faceted opera and musical theatre performers Ben Mingay and Katie Stenzel, will host this year’s New Year’s Eve Opera Gala in the spectacular Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.

Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre

There are only three more performances, so book quickly.

Bangarra Dance Theatre Will Embark on 2025 National Tour With ILLUME

 In 2025, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume. Learn more about the touring production here!

The 2024 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Month

The 2024 Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival (SIWJF) October 24th to November 3rd, will feature over 60 global and local artists across 7 Sydney venues this Spring. Now in its 13-year, SIMA has championed groundbreaking artistic innovation and diversity featuring the leading women in jazz.

REVIEW: SUNSET BOULEVARD Showcases Australian Talent But Brightman Doesn't Quite Get The Return Her Norma Wanted

Andew Lloyd Webber (Music), Don Black (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher Hampton’s (Book & Lyrics) SUNSET BOULEVARD is given a reworking for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment by director Paul Warwick Griffin.  

GUARDS AT THE TAJ Will Embark on Australian Tour Next Month

After a critically acclaimed 2022 season, National Theatre of Parramatta will present the national tour of Guards at the Taj.

New Oscar Wilde Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon Premieres From the Australian Ballet

The remarkable world of a literary legend will come to the stage with The Australian Ballet’s world-premiere of Oscar©, a new full-length work from acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.

Benjamin Millepied's ROMEO & JULIET SUITE Comes to Sydney Opera House This Week

Benjamin Millepied’s Romeo & Juliet Suite is headed to the Sydney Opera House this week! This queer take on the iconic Shakespeare story will run 5 – 9 June 2024 in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Richard Tucker Music Foundation Announces 2024 Award Winner And Grant Recipients

Discover the 2024 award winner and grant recipients announced by the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.

Review: TURANDOT at Belk Theater

Yes, a grand opera was inserted at Belk Theater as the clock or calendar was winding down! Around the world, Callas, Nilsson, and Sutherland are among the divas who have graced the powerhouse role of TURANDOT, and Franco Zeffirelli's production at the Met is as revered for its stateliness and splendor as the Notre Dame Cathedral. Grand? Monumental.

Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet

As Maestro Ermanno Florio steps down after 32 seasons, Australian Conductor Simon Thew will be appointed as Houston Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor. BroadwayWorld got the chance to speak with Simon Thew about his worldly career, his experience with the Houston Ballet, and his goals for the future of the Houston Ballet.

Palm Beach Opera To Close Season With Bel Canto's NORMA

Experience the grand finale of the Palm Beach Opera season with the fiery performance of NORMA. Join us for an unforgettable night of classical music and opera.

The Royal College of Music to Open Performance Laboratory This Month

Experience fully immersive and groundbreaking performance simulation facilities at the Royal College of Music.

Critically-Acclaimed Performer Kim David Smith Presents MORE MOSTLY MARLENE at Joe's Pub at the Public Theater

Kim David Smith invites Broadway World and its readers to his upcoming presentation of 'More Mostly Marlene' at Joe's Pub on February 6th. The show features an expanded program of Marlene Dietrich, Liza Minnelli, and Kylie Minogue songs, accompanied by a talented band. Don't miss this critically-acclaimed performer's captivating performance.

Sarah Rice, Original 'Johanna' in SWEENEY TODD, Has Passed Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Sarah Rice, best known for originating the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, passed away from cancer on Saturday, January 6th. 

Tracie Bennett Will Portray Tallulah Bankhead In Industry Readings Of THE CODE

Tracie Bennett to portray Tallulah Bankhead in industry readings of 'The Code' - a new play by Michael McKeever. Christopher Renshaw directs.Jim Kierstead will present two private industry readings (by invitation only) of The Code, a new play by Michael McKeever (Daniel's Husband, Mr. Parker).

Review: ALCINA at McCaw Hall

What did our critic think of ALCINA It’s worth going to see for the glorious music and courageous, proficient singing